Baby safety shower takes place at Beech Grove Community Center

Published: April 19, 2004 8:00 PM

A baby safety shower was recently held at the Beech Grove Community Center on April 16. During the shower Dr. Rush welcomed the pregnant women, new moms and other guests.A spokesman from the Byesville Fire Department spoke of about fire safety and then breakout sessions were held on topics of summer safety. The sessions were offered by staff from Help Me Grow, Pretty Poisons/Lead, Dangers of Secondhand Smoke, and Food Safety/Handwashing.Information was also provided by the staff at the Cambridge-Guernsey County Health Department.After the breakout sessions, guests had a chance to view displays of community agencies and resources available. At this time, refreshments were provided by the Family and Children First Council and through donations from community businesses and agencies.All participants were put into a drawing for a variety of door-prizes including a grand prize of a trundle bed. Kim Reynolds, the Community Outreach Education coordinator presented on the topic of Shaken Baby Syndrome, and provided informational books to the new and expecting moms.A special thank you was extended to all the community businesses and agencies which provided services, door-prizes and time to ensure the success of the baby safety shower.